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IT Updates – September 2025

September 15, 2025

Good morning College of Sciences colleagues, 

Please take a moment to review these important IT updates that may impact you!

Google Drive

  • Thank you for your cooperation in getting us through with the Google Drive quota enforcements.  If you have additional questions or need assistance with a paid quota increase contact help@sciences.ncsu.edu.

Windows 10 End of Support

  • We are still anticipating Microsoft’s end of Support date of Oct. 14, 2025.
  • If you’re running Windows 10 and are able to upgrade to Win 11, please do so as soon as possible.
  • If you have a valid reason for not upgrading or your computer is not compatible with Windows 11, contact help@sciences.ncsu.edu to be granted an exception and enrolled for Microsoft Extended Security Updates.
  • If you continue to run a non-supported version of Windows 10 you may be moved to a restricted network with limited access to resources, and will lose core software functionality. 

macOS Tahoe 

  • Mac’s latest OS is now available, however we do not recommend updating to Tahoe until we complete our testing.  We will send out a communication once we have verified compatibility with our most common software. 

Turning off SMS for DUO 11/5

  • On Nov. 5, OIT will disable SMS as a Duo authentication method. All users will have to use the Duo Mobile app or a security key. 

Purchases and Reimbursement 

  • IT software purchases must be approved through the IT Purchase Compliance or Clickwrap process, including all that involve AI.
    • You can see the status of previously reviewed software here and here
    • All reimbursements are subject to validation of these processes prior to distribution. 

NC State Cloud and AI Offerings  

  • NC State has brokered cloud services with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) that integrate with campus infrastructure and provide additional management capabilities.  If you’re currently utilizing these cloud resources outside of the campus environment or are considering it in the future, reach out so we can help you find the best solution.  You can submit a Cloud Environment Request here. 
  • NC State has several free and paid AI options available.  Gemini is available through the standard Google account and Microsoft Copilot is available to those with a M365 account.  Make sure you’re logged in before you provide any institutional data.
    • You’re also able to purchase Google AI Pro for Education, Chat GPT Teams, and ChatGPT Enterprise/EDU.
      • ChatGPT Free and Plus are NOT allowed without additional approval. 
      • If you are interested in ChatGPT Teams, reach out to help@sciences.ncsu.edu to join the Sciences account for $300/yr.
    • Check the Vendor Risk and License Management website to verify what tools have been Approved, Rejected, and the data sensitivity allowed with each. 

Other Items to keep an eye on:

WolfPrint Changes for Fall 2025 – Web Print will be retired over Fall Break (October 13-14). Users should transition to the improved Mobility Print service for printing from personal devices.

GitHub Enterprise Cloud – The on-prem GitHub service is being retired in favor of GitHub Enterprise Cloud service. Users need to migrate their data to the Cloud service by Dec 20.  Training resources and more info here. 

Professional Development Opportunities

The Sciences IT team is available to answer any questions about these or other IT issues.